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Jerusalem Day March Draws Tens of Thousands Amid Racist Chants and Heightened Tensions

Tens of thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday to mark Jerusalem Day, an event accompanied by racist chants and heightened tensions. Palestinian residents largely stayed indoors or shuttered their shops, while Israeli authorities deployed thousands of police officers. The march, funded by state bodies, included the participation of senior ministers and drew criticism from activists and international observers.

3 outlets · 3 articles May 15, 2026

UN Court Denies Ratko Mladić's Request for Early Release on Health Grounds

A UN court has rejected a bid by convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić for early release, ruling that his medical needs can be met at the detention facility in The Hague. The 84-year-old, who is serving a life sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity, has suffered a suspected stroke and is reportedly in declining health. Victims' groups oppose his release, while Serbian officials say they would provide guarantees if he were transferred.

3 outlets · 4 articles May 14, 2026

Imran Khan's sister moves Islamabad High Court over 'solitary confinement'

Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan, has filed a writ petition with the Islamabad High Court challenging his prolonged solitary confinement at Adiala Jail, alleging it is illegal and inhuman. The petition claims Khan is held in isolation for about 22 hours daily without legal sanction and has lost 85% vision in his right eye. Separate appeals have also been filed with the Supreme Court by Khan and his sister Dr Uzma Khan regarding his medical care and transfer to a hospital.

2 outlets · 4 articles May 14, 2026

Pakistan rejects 'misrepresentation' of Chinese FM's remarks on Iran mediation

Pakistan's Foreign Office has clarified that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent remarks to Deputy PM Ishaq Dar regarding mediation efforts between the US and Iran were misrepresented in media reports. The clarification comes after Xinhua reported Wang urged Pakistan to 'step up' its mediation role, while Islamabad insists the call was held with 'traditional warmth and cordiality.'

2 outlets · 4 articles May 14, 2026

Shoigu: Russia advances in Ukraine, urges peace in Iran, condemns Western asset freezes

At Shanghai Cooperation Organization meetings, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said Russian forces are advancing along the entire engagement line in Ukraine and that the Kiev regime lacks political will for peace. He also called for preventing renewed conflict around Iran, welcomed a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire, and condemned Western freezes of nearly $590 billion in assets belonging to Russia and other states.

1 outlet · 4 articles May 14, 2026

Guterres Urges UN Security Council Reform and Stronger African Voice

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council and global financial institutions, highlighting Africa's lack of permanent representation as a historic injustice. Speaking at the AU-UN summit in Addis Ababa and at a Security Council debate, he warned of rising conflicts, erosion of international law, and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the most vulnerable.

1 outlet · 3 articles May 14, 2026

SCO meeting in Bishkek: Russia pushes Eurasian partnership, Kyrgyzstan outlines challenges

At the 21st Meeting of Secretaries of the Security Councils of SCO member states in Bishkek, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu emphasized coordinated efforts to form the Greater Eurasian Partnership, while Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov highlighted geopolitical tensions and transnational threats. The meeting also saw announcements of joint counterterrorism drills in Belarus and Kazakhstan, and Russia's proposals for new SCO security structures.

1 outlet · 5 articles May 14, 2026